President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the remodelled Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia, the Abia State capital.
The iconic auditorium was recently remodelled and retrofitted by Governor Alex Otti with state-of-the-art facilities.
Commissioning the project on Friday, at the premises of the auditorium on Library Avenue, Umuahia, Tinubu commended Gov. Otti for undertaking various infrastructural and other life-changing projects across the state, describing the quality of work done as transformational.
Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, lkened the leadership style of Gov. Otti to that of late Dr Michael Okpara, who opened up the South-East region for greater economic opportunities during his time as premier of the defunct Eastern Region.
“Governor Otti, I commend you highly. Projects, whether they are federal or state, the important thing is to touch the lives of the people of our states. So, we are very happy.
“Whether in APC, Labour Party, PDP or any other political leaning, we are happy with the governor for what he is doing in the etate for the people,” the president noted.
He said that he has continued to integrate the South East into the affairs of the nation, assuring that he will keep integrating the state and the rest of the South-East into the national politics.
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This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by Gov. Otti’s Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Ukoha and made available to journalists in Umuahia.
Speaking earlier, Governor Otti said that the auditorium was in a very bad state when he took over as governor in 2023.
He expressed joy at the quality of work done in the edifice.
“This is the Michael Okpara Auditorium, which was left in a dilapidated state.
“Towards the end of 2023, we started working on it. I’m glad that today, it is a standing edifice worthy of beholding, and by the time we make a step inside, Your Excellency, you will be happy with the quality of work done,” Gov. Otti stated.
